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VO03 MVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,471 mi
Last recorded179,471 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 MVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 179,471 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 179,471 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 175,117 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 175,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 171,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 171,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 168,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 168,067 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 163,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 158,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 151,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 144,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 135,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 128,697 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 128,697 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 122,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,759 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,358 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VO03 MVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO03 MVJ registered?

VO03 MVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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